Crewe Alexandra challenged by council over decision not to hold inquiry into abuseBarry Bennell was a youth coach at Crewe AlexandraCrewe Council have voted in favour of a motion to question the reasonableness of Crewe Alexandra's decision not to hold an independent inquiry into abuse. The local authority met on Tuesday night to discuss the situation at the League Two club, who went back on their intention to hold an independent inquiry following the conviction of former youth coach Barry Bennell. The minutes from the meeting read: "Crewe Town Council regrets the recent decision made by the Board of Crewe Alexandra FC and questions the reasonableness of not implementing the Board's original decision, made in November 2016, to undertake an independent review at the earliest opportunity. "Crewe Town Council further calls on the Football Association to publish in full the Inquiry being undertaken by Mr Sheldon QC when this is completed in the spring. "Crewe Town Council offers its heartfelt sympathy to all the victims of the appalling abuse experienced at Crewe Alexandra FC, and other football clubs, and for the traumatic experiences they have endured.

Source: Sky sports March 13, 2018 21:33 UTC